Changing Backup Agent License Types in Bulk
In some cases, you may need to change Backup Agent editions on multiple computers. Follow the instructions in this article to learn how to save time by using new Managed Backup features for changing Backup Agent editions.
Change Backup Agent License Type Using RMM Service
The RMM Service provides simultaneous RMM Agent installation on multiple computers. An installed RMM Agent is needed for remote PowerShell cmdlet execution.
To change the Backup Agent edition on multiple computers, proceed as follows:
Install the RMM Agent on Multiple Computers
To learn how to install the RMM Agent on multiple computers, refer to the RMM Agent Installation on Multiple Computers paragraph of the Install RMM Agent chapter of the Managed Backup help documentation.
Install the PowerShell Module
To learn how to install the PowerShell module, refer to the Getting Started chapter of the Managed Backup help documentation.
Change License Type Using cmdlet
Run the following cmdlet: Set-MBSAgentSetting
For example, to change the license type to Desktop, run the cmdlet with the following parameter: Set-MBSAgentSetting -Edition desktop
To learn more about the cmdlet, refer to the Set-MBSAgentSetting article.
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